Boris Johnson welcomes Gambia’s Commonwealth rejoin

Foreign
Secretary Boris Johnson of the U.K. yesterday welcomed the move after the
Commonwealth Secretariat confirmed that The Gambia’s application had been
approved unanimously by Commonwealth Member States.

“The
Gambia’s return to the Commonwealth family is fantastic news. When I visited
the country last year, I saw huge enthusiasm for the values and opportunities
offered by our modern, diverse Commonwealth,” Mr. Johnson said.

In
a statement released by the U.K. government, he pointed out that this shows
that when a country commits to strengthening democracy, governance and the rule
of law, it is welcomed back to the international community and the Commonwealth
family.

“I
very much hope to welcome President Barrow to the Commonwealth Heads of
Government meeting in London in April.”